Radiator Support: Service and Repair

RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT

Exploded View

DLK-214 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front bumper fascia and front bumper reinforcement.
2. Remove the radiator reservoir tank.
3. Remove horn (High/Low).
4. Remove the radiator core support ornament.
- Remove the radiator core support ornament mounting bolts and clips.






NOTE: In the case that only radiator core support ornament is removed (front bumper is not removed), remove them according to the procedures shown below.

- To remove the mounting bolts on both sides of radiator core support ornament, first remove the mounting bolts of front bumper (shown by arrows in the figure) and pull up the bumper edge slightly to get working clearance.

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force while pulling front bumper to prevent front bumper and front fender from being damaged.

- Hold both sides of radiator core support ornament, pull it upwards and slide it rearwards of the vehicle.
- Disconnect the harness clip and hood lock control cable clip on radiator core support.






5. Remove the front combination lamp.
6. Remove the hood lock bracket assembly.
7. Remove the washer inlet and washer tank.
8. Remove the ambient sensor.
9. Remove the power steering fluid cooler.
10. Remove the air guide mounting clips and then remove air guide.
11. Disconnect the harness connector from liquid tank.
12. Disconnect harness clamp from radiator core support.
13. Remove the hood lock stay.
14. Remove the engine lower cover.
15. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to "Draining".
16. Remove the radiator upper hose and lower hose on radiator & condenser assembly sides.
17. Remove the A/T fluid cooler hose on radiator & condenser assembly sides.
18. Disconnect condenser pipe assembly at one touch joint.
19. Remove the radiator core support assembly mounting bolts, and pull out radiator core support assembly toward the front of the vehicle.
20. Disconnect the cooling fan and crush zone sensor harness connector and clamp.
21. Remove the radiator core support assembly.
22. Remove the following parts after removing the radiator core support assembly.
- Headlamp bracket.
- Cooling fan.
- Radiator & condenser assembly.
- Crush zone sensor.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: After installation, refill the following.
- Power steering fluid. Refer to ST-10, "Inspection".
- A/T fluid.
- Engine coolant.